Tag Archives: Italy

TV Tuesday: Venice Travel Video

Find out what it’s like to explore Venice on tour with Collette.
From the legendary canals to St. Mark’s Square to Murano Island and beyond, tours like Italian Vistas and Reflections of Italy offer so much.

And that’s just one stop on tour!

Pompeii: Frozen in Time

It’s the summer of A.D. 79, and the city of Pompeii, Italy is thriving. Soon, things will change.
On the fateful day of August 24, the once dormant Mt. Vesuvius volcano erupted, unleashing its fury and spewing volcanic matter down on the city for three straight days.
I made a great Mt. Vesuvius model in elementary school – complete [...]

Collette in the News: Travel writer showcases Italy’s Treasures

Thanks to Marci Dewolf and the Palm Beach Daily News for showcasing our Explorations’ small group tour, Italy’s Treasures:  Art, Food & Wine of Italy in this article posted on August 13, 2011.
Uncover Italy’s hidden gems via small-group tour
Romantic Italy is steeped in  history and blessed by beauty. Travelers can create their own Italian Renaissance experience [...]

Collette continues to roll out new Europe tours for 2012

re you a train buff? Does the idea of two parallel ribbons of steel transporting you through the Swiss Alps sound appealing?
If you answered yes, then Collette Vacations brand new itinerary added to its expanding line up of Europe tours might just be for you. The Alpine Lakes and Scenic Trains tour visits Switzerland and Italy [...]

When in Rome

Italy was the top destination on my personal “bucket list” and I just recently was able to cross it off!
Rome was everything I hoped it would be – from the history and sights to the food and wine. Before even making it to any of the sights, I could understand where it got its nickname [...]

First time to Europe?

If you’ve never been to Europe or are itching to get back, why not visit three countries in one trip? Collette’s new, 10-day Treasures of Tuscany & Provence tour with departures starting in May 2012 features Italy, France, and Monaco. Yes, these incredibly popular and beautiful regions are known for their great food and wines but there’s also so [...]

Travel the Country Roads of Tuscany & Umbria

See another side of Italy on Country Roads of Tuscany & Umbria.
Here are my Five for Friday highlights from a hidden gem of an Explorations tour.

Spend four nights in a restored palace in the pristine Umbrian town of Trevi.
Enhance your culinary repertoire during a cooking class at a 16th century farmhouse.
Embark on a guided cultural tour [...]

TV Tuesday: Italy’s Treasures

Experience the romance of Italy’s Treasures on this Explorations tour.

Learn more about Explorations and Italy’s Treasures.

TV Tuesday: Italy Family Discovery

Italy has always been one of my dream destinations.
Now, with my son getting a little older and another one on the way, I think I am going to wait just a little longer. Italy – with cities like Rome, Florence and Venice – makes for the perfect trip to kick off a lifelong love of [...]

Part II: Collette Employee Celebrates Milestone Anniversary


In a post last month, I told you about two Collette employees whose combined years of service totaled a whopping 75 years! In that write up I focused on Denise Orlik, a 30-year Collette veteran who began her career before computers were around and airline tickets were hand written.
Today, the spotlight is on Betty Sullivan, [...]